The initial collaboration between SimpelZodiak, known for adapting shows like “Survivor” and “Hunted,” and Banijay Benelux subsidiary Southfields, which is the leading sports production company in the Netherlands, is highlighted by a project titled “Football Island.” This Dutch-formatted production is their first joint effort.
The Ministry of Culture of Brazil, along with the Instituto Guimarães Rosa and the Brazilian Embassy in Paris, are orchestrating an exhibition highlighting Brazil’s vibrant and robust film and media sector.
The renowned Italian actor, a member of the SAG Award-winning ensemble for “Conclave”, will collaborate with Joan Collins on the upcoming film “The Bitter End” by John Gore Studios.
In ten years, we’ll likely reflect on ‘Avatar’ as both the culmination of the challenges faced by the film industry over the past five years (including the pandemic and strikes) and the start of a fresh era for cinema.” (Richards told EbMaster.)
2026 will see Harries transition to a fresh role, where he’ll stay on as CEO until a successor is appointed. During this time, he will also carry on serving as an executive producer on notable upcoming and future projects by Left Bank Pictures. This includes the adaptation of James Graham’s “Dear England,” Stephen Butchard’s “This City Is Ours” (set to premiere this week at London Screenings), and Scott Frank’s upcoming Netflix detective series, “Department Q,” scheduled for release in early summer.
The reality TV show, titled ‘Temptation Island,’ focuses on four couples who are seeking clarity in their relationships. They aim to determine if they’re prepared for a lifelong commitment with their current partners. The series chronicles their journey as they reside temporarily in separate communities – the men in a villa populated by single women, and the women in a house inhabited by eligible bachelors.
In addition to titles like “Clarkson’s Farm” and “Reacher,” which tend to attract male audiences, Blyth mentioned that Amazon Prime Video has also acquired shows catering to female and younger demographics. One example is “Molly-Mae,” a docu-series focusing on a popular British social influencer.
As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that Little Dot Studios, part of All3Media, has taken ownership of the rights for the sequel in both the U.S. and English Canada! This exciting piece is set to make its debut on Real Stories, our top-tier documentary channel on YouTube. Can’t wait to dive into the story together!
After the successful partnership we had on the popular TV series “The Beach” and Yorgos Zois’ movie “Arcadia,” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2024, I am thrilled to be a part of the production team for “The Great Chimera.” This project is being produced by Foss Productions in collaboration with Beta Film, who are managing international sales. Filming has commenced on the beautiful Greek island of Syros, and will later move to Athens and Trieste, Italy.
CPH:DOX sets new records with an impressive 94 world premieres, including a whopping 68 full-length films, marking the most extensive lineup in the festival’s history. This growth underscores the growing influence of CPH:DOX on the global documentary scene.